Location: Sokcho
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Sokcho (속초; (Korean pronunciation: [sok̚.tɕʰo])) is a city in Gangwon-do province, South Korea. It is located in the far northeast of Gangwon-do. Lying north of the 38th parallel, the city belonged to North Korea from 1945 until the end of the Korean War, when the dividing line between the two Korean states was officially altered. Abai Maeul was originally set up as an area to house North Korean refugees in Sokcho due to the separation of the two Koreas. Consequently, many of the population have relatives in North Korea. Today, Sokcho receives a number of tourists attracted by the closeness to the DMZ. The city is also a well-known gateway to nearby Seoraksan national park.
Restaurants in Sokcho
1. Sokcho Lighthouse Observatory
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By cu3974 - Singapore, Singapore
A great place to spend a spare hour or less. Go on a clear day, or better still at sunrise! Lovely 360deg views from the top. Climb is not too severe and child friendly.
2. Sokcho Central Market
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4.0 based on 190 reviews
Reviewed By banglee - Torquay, United Kingdom
There was designated car park for visitors and discount vouchers were given by many shops inside of market. We end up paying 1/3 of original parking fee. We bought famous sweet and spicy fried chicken from shop called 'manseok'. It is a must eat food. Crabs are quite expensive at restaurants there but there was one stall where you can buy 3 crabs with fried rice cooked in its shell. It was a bargain! Only 20,000 won. They cut into pieces so that it is easy for us to eat. So you won't need any tools when you take away. It was delicious. You can find many local food such as hoteok( pancake with melted black sugar inside), squid sundae( local delicacy similar to black pudding), dried seafood and seaweed(you can try) ....so many more. There was e-mart(local supermarket) as well and we bought local beer and makoli(cloudy sweet rice wine). I recommend sokcho makoli. We tried makoli made from corn, mulberry but liked the traditional one without any flavour. We enjoyed our time there and brought back so much food back to hotel. You won't regret!
3. Dongmyeong Port
4. Cheongcho Lake
5. Yeonggeumjeong
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 61 reviews
Reviewed By Onn11 - Jurong, Singapore
I visited this attraction in end October. Good to check out the sunrise timing in Sokcho before planning your visit here. If you are coming in autumn, good to reach here by 6.30am latest so that you get a good standing space to catch sunrise, before hordes of tourists coming in tour buses reach the pavilion. There are two pavilions in this area, one perched on the top of a rock surface, while the other stretching out a few metres into the sea. Either are great for catching sunrise. Alternatively, if it gets too crowded, head to the right side of the pavilions, beside the port and small eating places; there is a short walking path. While there are fishing boats in the distance, you'll still catch a magnificent view of the sun coming out from the horizon. A great place to visit in the early morning, especially if you stay near the inter-city bus terminal.
6. Daepo Port
7. Sokcho Beach
8. Abai Village
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 157 reviews
